We're less than two weeks away from the 2026 NFL trade deadline (Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET). Which players could potentially be available? And which trade candidates could make the biggest impact with new teams if they do get moved?
NFL analyst Matt Bowen and national NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler worked together to build a comprehensive list of the top 25 possible trade candidates. To be clear: Players are ranked here by the potential value they'd provide a new team if traded -- not their likelihood of actually being dealt.
That said, we did include our estimated percentage chances for each player to move, weaving in what we're hearing. Jeremy shared the latest buzz on each player, while Matt broke down what he sees on the tape. We even included some interesting team fits for each candidate. Some players have better odds of changing cities than others on the list, but all 25 are at the very least being discussed in trade conversations. Let's dive in.
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QB | RB | WR | TE | OL
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1. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
What Fowler is hearing: Teams I've talked to aren't totally sold that Indianapolis will trade Taylor despite heavy interest -- at least not yet. He is signed long term and would be a boon for next year's coaching staff, whether it's the current group or entirely new. But what Kenneth Walker III has done for Kansas City shows how a premier running back can put on new jersey colors and immediately reimagine a team's season. And the tenor of Indy's season is getting ugly, which affects all key players and could spark even more movement.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 30%
What Bowen sees on tape: Taylor is averaging 109.3 total yards per game this season, and he's tied for first in rushing TDs with eight. He's a volume runner with home run speed and pass-catching ability on screens and swings. His 17 rushes for 10 or more yards are tied for the fourth most in the league. Taylor would be an immediate upgrade for a team in need of a lead back who is decisive with the ball.
Team fits: Seahawks, Commanders, Saints, Broncos, Vikings
2. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
What Fowler is hearing: League execs are sensing the end for BTJ in Jacksonville, as his targets and playing time have dipped. How Jacksonville has struggled to make this relationship work is still a mystery. Thomas is an elite mover with size who draws coverage deep, setting the stage for teammates Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers to eat underneath. But that plan for Thomas hasn't materialized this season. And teams are circling with interest. Kansas City and Pittsburgh are among those exploring receiver help.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 45%
What Bowen sees on tape: Thomas' numbers have declined over the past two seasons, but he has the traits to still draw interest. At 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds, Thomas has the profile of an X receiver who can separate at multiple levels of the field. I see legit straight-line speed and ball-tracking ability. He had 87 receptions and 10 touchdowns as a rookie in 2024, but he has been limited to a 9-105-1 line so far this season.
Team fits: Chiefs, Steelers, 49ers
3. Josh Sweat, Edge, Arizona Cardinals
What Fowler is hearing: Rival teams could see him getting moved. "Sweat to Dallas makes a lot of sense to me," an NFC exec said. "That's a profile fit." Rumblings persist that Sweat would want a new contract -- he's in the second year of a four-year, $76 million deal -- and that could complicate things. But many teams are looking for an edge rusher.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 40%
What Bowen sees on tape: A long, angular mover who can win with speed-to-power, Sweat had 12 sacks and 37 pressures in Arizona last season. But his numbers haven't been as solid in 2026, with two sacks and 10 pressures. Still, Sweat's ability to threaten the edges of offensive tackles with his quickness off the ball fits pass-rush fronts across the league.
Team fits: Cowboys, Bears, 49ers
4. Yaya Diaby, Edge, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What Fowler is hearing: Tampa Bay beat Carolina handedly in Week 7, with Diaby exploding for three sacks. A loss would have put the Bucs at 1-6 and closer to dealing mode. Diaby, 27, is still on the radar, though, because Tampa is not poised to pay the 2027 free agent, and the emergence of second-year rusher David Walker (four sacks) gives the Bucs a natural replacement. Diaby needs a new contract, but an acquiring team could get a compensatory pick for him if he signs a substantial deal with another team in free agency.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 35%
What Bowen sees on tape: Diaby is a powerful and physical edge rusher with the temperament to set the edge against the run. He has three sacks and six tackles for loss in 2026, and he had 40 or more pressures in each of his past two seasons (with 11.5 total sacks over that time). He should be viewed as a quality starter.
Team fits: Browns, Seahawks, Cowboys
5. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Cleveland Browns
What Fowler is hearing: The Browns are not actively sending out feelers on Jeudy, but they would at least consider a substantial offer. Key word here is "substantial," though. I'm not sure, say, a fourth-round pick would move anyone in Cleveland, for example. Jeudy is part of the Browns' three-receiver sets and the veteran in that room for a good team in the playoff hunt. That dynamic diminishes his chances of being dealt. But as always, teams are looking for receiver help.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 20%
What Bowen sees on tape: Jeudy has the route traits and stop-start speed to separate as a multilevel route runner. He's sudden at the break point. However, the inconsistent hands have been an issue as a pro (33 career drops), and Jeudy lacks the frame and physicality to win on 50-50 throws. Jeudy had a career-best 1,229 receiving yards in 2024, yet he has just 16 receptions this season.
Team fits: Chiefs, Raiders, Commanders
6. Daron Payne, DT, Washington Commanders
What Fowler is hearing: Washington dealt key defensive pieces at the deadline three years ago and could be faced with a similar predicament this time with Payne, who's 29 and still has value. Payne is a 2027 free agent with a $16.4 million base this year. But the NFC East is also winnable, despite Washington's 1-4-1 record, so that could be a point in favor of the Commanders keeping him. Jacksonville is a potential fit, with some in the league noting the Jaguars could use a versatile interior player with pass-rush ability and have looked for that since the offseason.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 25%
What Bowen sees on tape: Payne can still provide an interior presence due to his foot quickness and strength in one-on-one matchups, plus he will impact the run game from multiple alignments. He had a career-best 11.5 sacks in 2022, but he has totaled only 12 over his past four seasons.
Team fits: Jaguars, Giants, Buccaneers
7. Khalil Mack, Edge, Los Angeles Chargers
What Fowler is hearing: Mack is productive and affordable. The Chargers gave him a $10 million signing bonus in March, so a new team would inherit the prorated version of his $8 million salary to close out his one-year deal. Returning to the Bears is a natural fit for the equivalent of a quality Day 3 pick. The Chargers have held off trading pieces such as Mack up to this point, though.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 35%
What Bowen sees on tape: Mack doesn't display the same level of explosive speed on tape, but he can still disrupt the pocket due to his play strength and advanced counter moves. Mack has 14.5 sacks and 83 pressures over his past three seasons, and he can play as both a pass-rushing linebacker or defensive end with third-down upside.
Team fits: Bears, Browns, Bills, Cowboys
8. Riq Woolen, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
What Fowler is hearing: When I talk to rival teams about which players Philly might move, Woolen's name comes up fairly often. He's a high-upside corner and 2027 free agent whose $1.26 million base salary could help facilitate a trade (much of his $12 million in guarantees came via signing or restructured bonuses).
Predicted chance of getting traded: 35%
What Bowen sees on tape: Woolen has the length and long speed at 6-foot-4 to help a defense majoring in man coverage and two-deep zone. The tackling and eye discipline could improve, but Woolen is a disruptor on the perimeter. In five pro seasons, he has 12 interceptions and 57 pass breakups.
Team fits: Lions, Panthers, Steelers
9. Budda Baker, S, Arizona Cardinals
What Fowler is hearing: A few wins won't camouflage Arizona's transitional state -- and it needs draft capital to finish the rebuild. Baker, who has seven consecutive Pro Bowls and has 3.5 sacks on the season, could help get the Cardinals some extra picks. Long a favorite in coaching circles, Baker would garner strong interest. He's owed $16.2 million this year and $17.8 million next year. People I've talked to believe the Cardinals should try to get something for Baker.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 35%
What Bowen sees on tape: With his downhill speed and urgency to the ball, Baker remains a disruptive safety who can play in split-field schemes or roam near the line of scrimmage. He isn't a high-level playmaker in coverage (nine career interceptions), but his ability to defend the run and blitz creates an impact in the game plan.
Team fits: Bills, Jaguars
10. Patrick Queen, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
What Fowler is hearing: Rumors of a Queen trade persisted in the spring, with the Cowboys among teams that checked on his availability. He's also a 2027 free agent. But the Steelers' status as a 5-2 team likely keeps him in Pittsburgh.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 20%
What Bowen sees on tape: Queen is a run-and-hit defender with lateral pursuit speed. He can track the ball on the perimeter and close quickly on underneath throws as a zone defender. Queen struggles at times as a run defender in tight quarters, and his route identification can improve, but he has had at least 115 tackles in each of his four previous seasons. And he has 26 pass breakups over the past five years.
Team fits: Cowboys, Bills
11. Jermaine Johnson II, Edge, Tennessee Titans
What Fowler is hearing: Teams in the market for an edge rusher believe Johnson could be available at the right price. The Titans are reeling at 1-6 and are still in rebuilding mode, which necessitates adding more draft picks. Johnson is a Robert Saleh favorite from their Jets days together and just got to Tennessee via an offseason trade. But enough interest in the edge-rush market could make him a factor. Teams I talked to consider him a toss-up to be traded.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 30%
What Bowen sees on tape: I don't see elite traits with Johnson, but he has the play strength and length to dent the pocket, and he will pick up second-reaction hits on the quarterback due to his effort level. Plus, Johnson will hammer the ball back inside when setting edges as a run defender. Johnson has 16 career sacks over five pro seasons.
Team fits: Browns, Bears
12. Landon Dickerson, G, Philadelphia Eagles
What Fowler is hearing: Something feels off between the Eagles and Dickerson, one of the holdovers from the Jeff Stoutland offensive front. He recently took what appeared to be a passive-aggressive shot at the front office over his long-term outlook with the franchise. The Eagles are in a position to recoup draft capital for the future and are going younger on the offensive line. A mix of erratic play and injuries could affect his value, but he has Pro Bowl traits, his guarantees run dry next year, and he held up well in his return for "Monday Night Football" against the Cowboys.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 25%
What Bowen sees on tape: A Week 1 injury sent Dickerson to injured reserve, but he returned this past Monday. And when healthy, Dickerson can move defenders off the ball as a run blocker in both zone and gap schemes, and he can set an anchor in pass protection to handle power down his middle with his 6-6, 332-pound frame. In five seasons with the Eagles, Dickerson has a pass block win rate of 93.9%.
Team fits: Chargers, Packers
13. Josh Downs, WR, Indianapolis Colts
What Fowler is hearing: The Colts opened the floodgates with the Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner deals, and Downs -- the team's best receiver with Alec Pierce out -- has garnered interest from multiple teams. He's a 2027 free agent and would probably welcome the chance to play with someone like Patrick Mahomes if the Chiefs were to come calling, due to the Colts' sagging passing game.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 45%
What Bowen sees on tape: Downs has the sudden footwork and coverage recognition to uncover between the numbers. In four pro seasons with the Colts, he has 224 receptions and 11 touchdowns. He fits a team looking for a high-percentage target to win underneath and move the chains.
Team fits: Chiefs, Steelers
14. Donte Jackson, CB, Los Angeles Chargers
What Fowler is hearing: Corner is a position of need for several teams, and the Chargers likely could get a draft pick for Jackson. The 30-year-old has ball production and a reasonable contract -- a $6 million base salary. Plus, he is set to hit free agency in March.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 25%
What Bowen sees on tape: With his backfield vision and short-area closing speed, Jackson fits best as a zone corner. He's a top-down defender with route awareness who can create on-the-ball production. Jackson has 23 interceptions and 68 pass breakups over his career.
Team fits: Panthers, Lions, Ravens
15. Shemar Stewart, Edge, Cincinnati Bengals
What Fowler is hearing: While the Bengals typically don't trade away recently drafted players, Stewart is out of the defensive end rotation and would have value. He was inactive Sunday in Baltimore. He has high upside and turns 23 in November. The emergence of rookie Cashius Howell gives Cincinnati cover should it move on, too. Stewart is a name a few teams have had circled as a possibility for weeks, and teams predict a Day 3 pick would be the most likely value.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 35%
What Bowen sees on tape: Stewart has played just eight snaps this season, so teams would be betting on potential with the 2025 first-rounder. Stewart is an explosive mover with the physical profile to play on the edge, but he has yet to develop a refined pass-rush plan. He has two career sacks.
Team fits: Eagles, Lions
16. Jauan Jennings, WR, Minnesota Vikings
What Fowler is hearing: The Vikings' free agent addition is not a focal point of the offense and is considered a trade candidate leaguewide. But he did catch two passes for 34 yards Sunday against the Colts for a Minnesota passing game that's not exactly thriving right now. Jennings, who's on a one-year deal, could prove a low-cost option for teams looking to add to their receiver room. The 49ers are an obvious fit.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 50%
What Bowen sees on tape: Jennings has seen very limited opportunities in Minnesota this season, catching just four of eight targets. However, he has proved to be a reliable target in previous seasons. He's a consistent route runner who plays through contact and makes himself available to the quarterback on in-breaking targets.
Team fits: Rams, Falcons, 49ers
17. Chris Godwin Jr., WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What Fowler is hearing: Godwin is a legacy Buc through 10 seasons, but he hasn't been quite the same since his 2024 ankle injury. His veteran presence and savvy play could help another team. He's due $22 million in cash this year, which could be a deterrent to a deal, though.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 15%
What Bowen sees on tape: Godwin has yet to top 50 receiving yards in a game this season, and his play speed is declining. However, he still has value as a slot target with outside flex. He can use his coverage awareness to find open grass. And Godwin is willing to work the heavy traffic areas of the field on middle-of-the-field concepts.
Team fits: Chiefs, Commanders
18. Rashod Bateman, WR, Baltimore Ravens
What Fowler is hearing: This one is a bit of a wild card, as the Ravens aren't overly deep at receiver. But Bateman has long been a bit miscast in Baltimore. He's not a focal point of the offense -- he's more of a secondary option who can clear out to lift safeties -- but he would probably like to be featured more. Teams have had interest in the past, and rookie Ja'Kobi Lane is well-positioned for WR2 status in Baltimore.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 15%
What Bowen sees on tape: Bateman fits as a perimeter target with separation speed and ball-tracking ability to win on third-level throws and in-breakers. He can be re-routed, and he isn't a contested-catch specialist, but he fits as a No. 3 target with the ability to play Z or X. Bateman has 16 touchdown receptions in his career.
Team fits: Commanders, Chiefs
19. Jackson Powers-Johnson, G, Las Vegas Raiders
What Fowler is hearing: Johnson-Powers was benched in Week 6 and would probably welcome a change at this point. Several teams are combing the guard market, and Powers-Johnson wouldn't cost as much as the marquee names. A Day 3 pick swap might get something done, allowing the Raiders to improve positioning on the back of the draft order.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 35%
What Bowen sees on tape: Powers-Johnson has the traits to play both center and guard, and he had a 93.3% pass block win rate as a rookie in 2024. However, he was limited to eight games last season due to an ankle injury, and his 2026 tape shows a regression as a run blocker (career-low 62.7% run block win rate). Teams that had a high draft grade on Powers-Johnson could try to make a move here.
Team fits: Jaguars, Chargers
20. Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
What Fowler is hearing: Teams have considered Johnston a trade candidate dating back to March. The Chargers shut that down at the time and even exercised his fifth-year option. But the Chargers' 0-6 plight is resurfacing his name in league circles.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 25%
What Bowen sees on tape: With his physical tools at 6-3 and 208 pounds, plus the straight-line speed to create explosives, Johnston can help a team as a No. 3 receiver. The drops have been an issue in his four-year career (11 total), and he has been limited to only eight receptions this season. However, Johnston has 18 career touchdowns, and he produced 700 or more receiving yards in both 2024 and 2025.
Team fits: 49ers, Raiders, Steelers
21. A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What Fowler is hearing: Robinson is a name that a few teams floated to me because he's still a productive interior player and a veteran who could help a contending team. He also wouldn't cost much to acquire at this stage. He has played for four other teams -- the Lions, Rams, Panthers and Giants -- so he has coaching friends all over the league.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 30%
What Bowen sees on tape: At 6-3 and 320 pounds, Robinson is a powerful run defender who can play as a 1-technique nose or 3-technique defensive tackle. While Robinson doesn't provide pass-rushing upside (16 career sacks), he can push the interior of the pocket. He's an early-down defender who could help out a defensive line rotation. He even has two interceptions this season!
Team fits: Rams, Ravens, Giants
22. Kirk Cousins, QB, Las Vegas Raiders
What Fowler is hearing: Cousins played well enough through seven games that he has trade value. So does his contract, which after being reworked features a $1.3 million base salary. Aidan O'Connell, the Raiders' QB3, is a former starter who could slide into the primary backup role to Fernando Mendoza if Las Vegas is ready to start the rookie. There are no glaring needs at quarterback leaguewide, but injuries happen every week. The Raiders have not planned to be overly active at the deadline.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 20%
What Bowen sees on tape: What Bowen sees on tape: He's a pocket thrower who wins with timing and ball location. Cousins can read it out post-snap and play as a ball distributor. He lacks the mobility to make plays outside of structure at a consistent rate, but he can get to the edges on boot concepts, and he fits best in a system that incorporates play-action elements. Cousins has thrown 16 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
Team fits: Panthers, Giants, Vikings
23. Cesar Ruiz, G, New Orleans Saints
What Fowler is hearing: The Saints could explore trade options while sitting at 2-5, and several teams are looking for a quality guard. New Orleans has to win and already lost a starting offensive lineman in tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., so this is hardly a slam dunk. But he's an intriguing name about whom teams could inquire.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 25%
What Bowen sees on tape: Ruiz is a capable player in pass protection, using his foot quickness and technique to slow interior rushers. He has posted a pass block win rate of 90% or better in five of seven pro seasons. However, Ruiz isn't a natural displacer at the point of attack in the run game, which impacts his ability to create consistent movement. His career run block win rate sits at 66.8%.
Team fits: Lions, Commanders
24. Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans
What Fowler is hearing: Several teams could use a running back, and Pollard is an attractive fallback plan if the Colts stand pat on Taylor. But as one AFC exec pointed out, "I don't think [the Titans] want to take weapons away from the quarterback right now." Indeed, Cam Ward needs his supporting cast in an important second season. His three-touchdown performance Sunday vs. Cleveland shows his value in Tennessee.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 15%
What Bowen sees on tape: Pollard is a slasher. With change-of-direction ability and vision to find daylight, he had his best day of the season in Week 7, producing 155 total yards against the Browns' defense. Pollard's receiving traits have been minimized in a struggling Titans offense this season, but he had 30 or more catches in each of his previous five seasons. He's a dual-threat back who could step into a lead role -- if the Titans decided to make a move.
Team fits: Commanders, Vikings
25. Alontae Taylor, CB, Tennessee Titans
What Fowler is hearing: Taylor is not an easy player to trade because of his contract, which guarantees his entire 2027 salary of $20.5 million. But as one NFC exec put it, Taylor was the best corner in free agency in March, and that type of player has value no matter what.
Predicted chance of getting traded: 10%
What Bowen sees on tape: Taylor has gotten off to a slow start with the Titans after signing in free agency. However, he plays a premium position, and he has the speed to cover receivers on the perimeter or play a disruptive role in the slot. In his four seasons with the Saints before joining Tennessee, Taylor had four interceptions, 40 pass breakups and seven sacks.
Team fits: Bears, Steelers
Honorable mentions
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, New York Giants
Josh Uche, Edge, Miami Dolphins